The Best Fruit Dip Ever is made from just 3 simple ingredients. This gluten-free fruit dip recipe will be a hit at your next holiday gathering, party or potluck!
For the past couple of months I’ve been sharing a “Top 5” post on Facebook every Friday morning, with links to the top 5 IGE posts as determined by your clicks and shares that week. Thanks, Google Analytics! This type of post is one of my favorite posts to draft up because data is semi-thrilling to me.
Where’s my pocket protector.
Around this time of year it’s not surprising to see a crock pot recipe, skillet dinner recipe, or soup recipe make the list – what WAS surprising though, was seeing The Best Fruit Dip Ever claim top spot one Friday morning earlier this month. It’s been going gang busters lately! Maybe you’re in the mood for spring? Baby/wedding shower season is starting up again, or I don’t know…just can’t resist the combination of marshmallow fluff, cream cheese, and orange? Yes, yes, and oh HECK yes.
I guess it would be helpful to tell you that I first shared the recipe for The Best Fruit Dip Ever back in 2012, but since Easter, spring, and patio season are all right around the corner, I thought this would be the perfect time to update the photos and get this INSANELY yummy recipe back into the spotlight (and your face!) after spending six long years in the archives.
The Best Fruit Dip Ever recipe is old school – we’re talking straight out of the 80s. My Mom used to make this fruit dip as an occasional after-school snack for my brothers and me, and for special occasions like Easter or summer potlucks. The texture is super whippy while the flavor is marshmallow cheesecake meets orange creamsicle. It is indescribably delicious and better yet – made from just 3 ingredients!
Now, I fully admit to swiping full spoonfuls of this dip straight from the fridge any time I enter the kitchen – no fruit necessary. I was supposed to take the batch I photographed over to my parent’s house for lunch this past Sunday afternoon, but forgot it in the fridge. Yeah…”forgot it”. Honestly, I did. Or did I? Anyway Ben doesn’t like creamy desserts, Lincoln has a dairy allergy, and I don’t give Cam stuff like this. Dang it, I need to start eating like my kids. All that to say, I am currently alone in the house with a big vat of fruit dip and we’re in a love/hate relationship. I need it gone, but I’ll miss it so!
How to Make Fruit Dip:
You’ll need an 8oz package 1/3 less-fat cream cheese that’s been softened to room temperature, 7oz jar marshmallow fluff (I find this gluten-free brand at World Market,) and 2 Tablespoons frozen orange juice concentrate that’s been thawed.
Scoop the marshmallow fluff into a large bowl then microwave for 15 seconds. Add the softened cream cheese and orange juice concentrate then whisk until very, very smooth.
That’s all she wrote! Chill the fruit dip for several hours or overnight then scoop into a serving bowl and serve with all your favorite fruits or berries. My favorites are grapes, apple slices, and strawberries…plus that aforementioned spoon, of course. I hope you love this easy, yummy, gluten-free fruit dip recipe – enjoy!
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Description
The Best Fruit Dip Ever is made from just 3 simple ingredients. This gluten-free fruit dip recipe will be a hit at your next holiday gathering, party or potluck!
Ingredients
- 7oz tub gluten-free marshmallow fluff
- 8oz 1/3 less-fat cream cheese, softened to room temperature
- 2 Tablespoons frozen orange juice concentrate, thawed
- Fruit for dipping: strawberries, grapes, pineapple, apples, berries, melon
Directions
- Spoon marshmallow fluff into a large, microwave safe bowl then microwave for 15 seconds. Whisk in softened cream cheese and orange juice concentrate until very smooth then chill for several hours or overnight. Serve with assorted fruit.
This recipe is courtesy of Iowa Girl Eats, http://iowagirleats.com.
I made a fruit dip last night, and used strawberry Greek yogurt to flavor it, very yummy, and could eat it by the spoonful!
I was just about to say, that my favorite recipe uses lemon flavored whipped yogurt, with lemon zest. The whipped yogurt adds such a smooth texture. So, so good!
This looks so yummy! I plan to make it for my kids soon for an after school snack.
Speaking of crazy 80’s food, I remember eating Rice With Raisins every Saturday night after bath time. It was just what it sounds like – a big pot of rice, cooked with raisins, and then my mom sprinkled in some cinnamon (and probably sugar, or what kid on the planet would eat that?). I think we poured in a little milk, too, and that was our dinner. Wow, that sounds bad, but I remember liking it. I don’t think I could get my kids to touch it with a ten foot pole! My parents must have been on a serious budget…
My mom made the same thing!! Except I always remember her using the left over rice from our Chinese food the night before. LOL She called it “rice pudding”. I grew up thinking that was what rice pudding was. haha I think we were on a budget too!
I thought we were the only family that did that! Ours was a Friday night treat, and that’s when we were allowed to eat in the living room, in front of the TV.
Haha!! My mom made that too. I just had some leftover rice the other day and made it for my kids….they loved it and ask for it all the time now.
My mother made the rice dish during lent, when we weren’t to eat meat on a Friday. She w/warm the milk, and then we’d sprinkle cinnamon and sugar on it and eat it as our main meal – and this was back in the 50’s. I made it for my children in the 80’s and they loved it.
We ate the same thing!! It is surprisingly good, lol.
Yep, this shizz is the bomb. This dip, along with a dip of equal parts salsa & cream cheese, are my go-to dips when we suddenly have company coming over and I’ve no time to prepare. Simple and delish = win-win!
Those fruit sticks look delicious! I find the easier the recipe for some reason the tastier! Crazy foods from the 80’s needs it’s own blog. I can’t imagine the “popular” foods I ate then. And not even just food remember clear Pepsi? Gross!
I remember cornflake chicken! We never had this fruit dip, though. Sounds yum!
I still make corn flake chicken and love it even more now. Of course I have tweaked the basic recipe to make it my own. As far as the fruit dip goes….I make it with both fluff and cream cheese but I also use cool whip in it. Much more lighter with cool whip and not as rich.
Man that looks delicious!! I think I’ve had something like this before, but I should probably try juuuust to make sure ;)
I remember eating some weird stuff, but I loved them at the time: scrambled eggs with chopped hot dogs (actually pretty good). But the worst of all was peanut butter and BUTTER sandwiches. Just thinking about that one makes my thighs shake.
Ha–I thought peanut butter & butter sandwiches were just something my family came up with! I couldn’t stomach one now to save my life, but they were awesome when I was a kid. I am so making this fruit dip this weekend. I think my son would love it, and even if he doesn’t, I do!
My grandma always made pb&butter sandwiches for us to dip in chicken noodle soup..yum!
I used to be forced to eat Pb & butter sandwiches by my babysitter! They were GROSS!!! I wouldnt eat Pb again because I thought thats the way everyone made pb sandwiches.
I did love eggs and hotdogs tho!
Ahhh – Ben used to eat Peanut Butter & Butter sandwiches too! Said he loved ’em!
LOL @ the “Makes your thighs shake” :)
I, too, ate pb+butter in my elementary days.
I loved scrambled eggs and hot dogs!
My mom used to make us fruit dip for after school too! Except I think she used apricot jam instead of the orange juice.
I may have to make some of this fruit dip for my son just for old times sake.
This fruit dip doubles as the best spread for fruit pizza ever!
We used to eat this fruit dip too! How had I possibly forgotten about it? My mom didn’t put the orange concentrate in, but for some unknown reason, she always used food coloring and colored it pink!
my work friend used to make this and she used the juice from maraschino cherries and her’s was pink!
Isn’t it funny how we connect memories with food and vice versa? My mom use to make us these triple layer jello cups and the thought of them just takes me back to being a kid.
Haha, I totally just blogged about Jell-O 1-2-3 the other day!
My Mom made those too!! SUCH a classic!
I definitely think IGE should make Jello 1-2-3 this summer!
80s Fruit Dip! Love it! My mother had her own version, too (I have a feeling that every mom did) – just marshmallow creme and strawberry cream cheese.
My mom just emailed me this morning that she used to make this exact same dip using strawberry cream cheese and marshmallow fluff!
That’s how my mom makes fruit dip too, except she doesn’t ands the orange juice…I bet that adds a little bit of goodness. I’ll have to try it next time!
And you’re right, it’s soooooo goooood!
Oh my gracious! That looks totally yum-yum! :)
omg. i’m totally going to make this! i love fruit dips!
Oh boy, is there anything better than dipping juicy sweet fruit into a bowl of marshmallow cream…I think not!
I’d recommend whole pineapple from Hy-Vee, it’s usually only $4 or less, and you get so much more. The precut fresh stuff is always way overpriced, but it’s super easy to chop up a whole one on your own, and nothing beats fresh vs. canned!
My favorite fruit dip takes whipped cream and a single serve flavored yogurt (greek or regular, I recommend AE), you just blend the entire tub of whipped cream and the yogurt cup and dip!
YUMMMM. Seriously you had me at marshmallow fluff and fruit. Really I think I could just do that, forget about the other stuff. I tend to not think of fruit first when I think of dessert, but with this…I totally would!
My family used to make this all the time but without the OJ, I will definitely be making this version at the next family gathering! It actually is the best thing ever!
I have made this for years too…it is soo good!! Sometimes I use honey instead of orange juice….good that way too.
Thanks for sharing!!!
I LOVE this dip. We used to make it at Girl Scout Camp in the early ’90’s. When I read the post title, I was thinking…”Oh she’s got nothing on the dip that we used to make at Girl Scout Camp…” But to my surprise you knew all about this secret stuff! Ha.
My sister-in-law made this recently, and I started serving it at all our brunch parties…everyone loves it! :) Love your fruit skewers, they’re so colorful and fun!
I remember having beef birds, which was some kind of beef pounded thin, rolled around a stuffing mixture, and held together with toothpicks. We also had olive casserole regularly — noodles with ground beef, green olive slices, and I’m guessing cream of mushroom soup. (I grew up in Iowa, too, by the way!)
I have been looking for a recipe for beef birds that my mother used to fix for us also. It tasted so good having that stuffing flavored with the round steak that had been tenderized with the meat cleaver.
We totally grew up on this, but without the orange juice. I still make it in the summer especially. I may have to add the orange this time. :)
Yum! I’m going to visit my family soon and this is something I can whip up when I am there (I can remember 3 ingredients, right?) and surprise them with a delicious treat. Thanks so much.
I’ve made this dip for years, but instead of orange juice I use a table spoon of good vanilla. It does need to “marry” in the fridge for a while before it is best.
Yum! Where are your kabob sticks from? I like that there are two flat ends, good for kids!
They are actually cake-pop sticks from Bed, Bath & Beyond! I think you can get them at any craft store too…
oh goodness gracious! This sounds awesome! I have been looking for a fruit dip for my sons birthday party! I can’t wait to test this one out!
P.s. This might seem silly, (bc Im sure it gets devoured ebfore you get the chance to find out), but I was wondering if you knew how long it lasts in the fridge for? Thankss!
Probably 5-6 days!
I love fruit dips but never have them. Your pictures are seriously amazing! You’re getting SO good at photography!
Aw, thanks Kelli! :)
This recipe looks amazing and I can’t wait to try it.
As for childhood…my mom wasn’t adventurous. I try to be, though, while I was raising my five children. My kids liked hot dogs wrapped all the way up in canned biscuit dough instead of buns!
Yes I love that… I add some cheddar cheese too, yum!
This dip sounds great. Might make it this weekend for brunch!
This sounds spectacular! And on another note…I’m from Minnesota and we still have Ham Loaf for every family get together. Thanksgiving, Christmas, Easter…you name it! Thank you for the recipe :-).
I am an early 80’s child and we definitely knew good food and simple ingredients. This looks great
Why oh why do I look at your scrumptious recipes at night when I’m supposed to be winding down for the next work day??? This looks heavenly and I am definitely going to put this on the top of the recipe box! Thanks
This looks so wonderfully yummy :)
I cannot wait to try this, the ingredients says it all–Thanks
Of course it’s going to be the best fruit dip ever, especially if marshmallow creme is involved! You should totally sell these babies and put Edible Arrangements out of business :)
Pass me the spoon! Oops. I mean the fruit, the fruit! :D
Is fruit required with this dip because I think I am going to go for a swim in it.
Um, what’s so outdated about pimento spread/cheese? Obv you don’t know anything about the Masters.
I remember having something very similar to this as a kid, too. Only ours was always pink?? I’m not sure how that happened, but yummy! I love these kind of easy recipes from childhood :)
Looks amazing! I bet this would be great to bring to brunches and baby showers. Or just gobble up at home where no one can see me lick the bowl. Either way!
Yum!!!! I love fruit dip, but never had it with orange juice! I loved my Mom’s TexMex! It makes me think of my childhood! And my dad making breakfast! :)
When I was growing up my dad would make Porcupine Meatballs. I loved them and still make them today because they are super simple and so good. http://iamahoneybee.com/2009/09/25/porcupine-meatballs/
Awww – those are so cute! I love that your Dad made them too. ;)
my dad always did a lot of cooking when I grew up. when I went to college he wrote out a bunch of family recipes for me, like my grandmother’s gravy (red sauce), and has come up to boston to hang out and make dinner together. :-)
Love your blog!!
My mom also made it with strawberry cream cheese and marshmallow fluff. I’ve made it for work parties, and I always bring home an empty bowl. Delish!
I love your fruit kabobs! I bet they taste so good in that dip.
This dip was a staple at graduations and baby showers in the 80’s! I still make it. Weird 80’s food was my son watching the Mr. Rogers show and them eating a banana with a cheese slice wrapped around it. It got him to eat and he loved it, I never tried it, too weird! He still eats it today I hear from his girl friend and he turned 31 yesterday!
Would just like to say a big THANK YOU for putting your descriptions of photos BEFORE the photo! It’s a small touch that makes me happy. :)
you read my mind! I’m making mini fruit kabobs/edible bouquet for my daughter’s PreK birthday treats!
I have to admit that I’m not a huge fan of fruit dips. However, I can still see this being a huge hit at my neighborhood’s 4th of July Party. There are always a bunch of kids who would just love this!
I love taking flavored cream cheese & marshmallow fluff and mixing them for fruit dip. I’ve also seen a chocolate one using Greek yogurt! YUM!
I’m totally making this. Anything with Marshmallow Fluff and I’m game :) (except I like to Fluff brand – it must be that retro bottle). BTW, my friend usually makes hers with strawberry cream cheese and cool whip. Still delicious.